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"Mahog. Sofa for Ladies Reception Room Union Club"

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Collection Type

  • Institutional records

Date

1880-1914, undated

GUSN

GUSN-303506

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Description

Design drawing titled "Mahog. Sofa for Ladies Reception Room Union Club" rendered in ink on trace. Perspective view is shown. Neoclassical-style sofa has upholstered straight back which curves into tall sides; open scrolled arms; turned vasiform arm supports; upholstered seat; straight skirt; four tapered reeded front legs with cuffs; and splayed rear legs. Title and "#712" are handwritten on drawing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
Neoclassical
Federal
design drawings

Physical Description

1 design drawing in ink (4 1/8 x 6 1/2 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.001.016.017.004

Record Details

Originator

A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries) (Manufacturer)

Material Type

design drawings

Description Level

Item

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